Gender equality? Female students not exempted in mandatory ROTC revival

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MANILA, Philippines — Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation.

 

Should the current proposals to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps program in college pass Congress, even female students will have to participate, according to Sen. Ronald dela Rosa.

 

This is because most of the bills filed in the Senate do not provide any distinction between male and female students, which was one of the policy wishes of former President Rodrigo Duterte that apparently has made its way to the present Congress.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/29/2227316/gender-equality-female-students-not-exempted-mandatory-rotc-revival

 

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